Justice M. Jeyapaul dismissed a petition filed by Nazar Singh seeking police investigation into allegations of unauthorized sale of family property by his brother, holding it to be a civil dispute.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Criminal Misc.No.M-13598 of 2014 DATE OF DECISION : April 23, 2014
Nazar Singh
...Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab and others
...Respondents
CORAM: HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JEYAPAUL
Present Mr. Pardeep Singh Rana, Advocate for the petitioner.
M.JEYAPAUL, J.
Singh Parvinder 2014.04.24 14:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
a direction will have to be issued to the 1st respondent to register a case and investigate the matter.
April 22, 2014 p.singh
Singh Parvinder 2014.04.24 14:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the allegations regarding unauthorized sale of family property constitute a cognizable offence warranting police registration.
Whether the dispute between the petitioner and his brother is a civil matter beyond the scope of criminal law.
Nazar Singh
State of Punjab
2nd respondent
3rd respondent
M. Jeyapaul
As recorded by the court registry
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